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6Stories
1951Year Built
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P.S. 69 Jackson Heights Rated A-
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Postwar co-op in colorful Jackson Heights
It’s a garden oasis smack dab in one of the most diverse areas in America. Located just a block from what’s known as Little India, filled with colorful shops and restaurants, and two blocks from the Jackson Heights transit hub is Gardens at 75th Street. The cooperative complex of five buildings was formerly known as Wemberly Gardens.
Built in 1951, the red brick mid-rise buildings are right off busy 37th Avenue. Trimmed hedges flank the center walkway connecting the buildings, each with its own entrance. The buildings take up the entire quarter of the block and are distinctively part of the neighborhood landscape.
Comparing postwar and prewar building design
The center semi-circular garden on 75th Street is the converging spot for the five buildings. Evergreens highlight the urban garden with a walking path to each of the residences.
There are 210 units in the co-op complex featuring studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms. An elevator is available in each building and laundry facilities are on-site. Bike storage and additional storage are also available for tenants.
A parking garage is part of the complex, but space is only available on a waitlist basis. Pets are permitted case-by-case and subleasing is allowed with board approval.
“It’s a very traditional postwar building, very minimalist,” says Armen Meschian, a licensed associated real estate broker at CORE and a Jackson Heights specialist.
Jackson Heights is a community with prewar and postwar buildings. In the era from 1900s to 1940s, apartments rich with architectural details and garden space were built, with Jackson Heights known for its garden apartments. The tree-lined sidewalks complement the stately apartment buildings and the homes in Art Deco, Italianate, Tudor, and Georgian Revival styles.
“They were building luxury rentals to attract people from Manhattan to come to Jackson Heights,” Meschian says of the prewar buildings.
The neighborhood was named after John C. Jackson, a wealthy landowner. The initial buildings were designed to have gardens and green space, a breath of fresh air from the living spaces of Manhattan.
In the postwar building era in Jackson Heights, “luxury rental era of prewar was ending and more practical buildings were starting to come up,” Meschian says.
That means shorter ceilings and boxier layouts. But postwar buildings like the Gardens at 75th Street offer what is practical. That means a parking garage prewar buildings do not have, Meschian notes.
Minimalist, functional design
The layout of the units is highly functional, maximizing space. The residences have a designated dining area and a large living room. A long galley kitchen is separate from the dining and living spaces. Clean, angular lines are the hallmark of the units. Hardwood flooring highlights the midcentury appeal. Compared to prewar residences, the units at Gardens at 75th Street have larger closets, but the bathrooms are smaller, Meschian says. Pricing of the residences vary based on the upgrades. Meschian is the listing agent for a one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit at 35-48 75th Steet at $365,000 in February 2025, with a renovated kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances and a partially renovated bathroom with subway tiling. Another one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit at 35-48 75th St. was listed also February 2025 for $337,500, with an older kitchen on a foreclosure sale. A two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit was listed February 2025 at $465,000 at 35-48 75th St. A studio apartment sold in 2017 for $325,000 at the same address.
Nearby Little India and more
The co-op is near restaurants, supermarkets, shopping and more. Check out the Fuchka carts of Jackson Heights all lined up around the corner from the complex on 37th Avenue. This Bengali snack served in round semolina shells and filled with potatoes, yellow peas, onions and cilantro with a side of tamarind sauce draws foodies from all over the region. A block away, 74th street features Indian specialty shops including Sari Palace for custom Indian formal attire. Several Indian Jewelers offer 22 karat gold ornate jewelry, including Kunal Jewler and Sona Chaandi. For Indian food, there’s the stalwart Jackson Diner, now at 37-40 74th Street, its third locale on the street after four decades. It was one of the first Indian businesses to open in Jackson Heights, initially serving Indian foods such as its creamy malai kofta vegetable curry balls alongside hamburgers and French fries. The restaurant draws politicians from all over, including Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. For groceries, Food Dynasty is right around the corner with American and international staples as well as prepared foods. The Jackson Heights Farmers Market at Travers Park at 76th Street and 34th Avenue operates on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering produce, baked goods and other treats. The neighborhood is also home to the iconic Jackson Heights Post Office, a landmarked building with beautiful Art Deco details.
Getting around
Five subway lines (E, F, M, R and 7) are available to choose from within a two-block walking distance — including two express trains at Roosevelt Avenue. Commuters can easily get into midtown Manhattan in about 20 minutes by subway. The 7 line provides the additional benefit of getting to Citi Field for Mets Baseball in about 10 minutes. Several bus lines serve Jackson Heights, including the Q47 and Q49, located right outside the co-op and the Q70 Express to LaGuardia Airport. The Brooklyn Queens Expressway and Grand Central Parkway are nearby for travel in and out of Queens. “The location is really prime,” Meschian says. “It’s really close to the Roosevelt station, but it’s far enough from it that you have a secluded block on your own.”
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Low Crime
Crime Score®
3/ 10
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
75/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
99/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
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Parks in this Area
Edward Hart Playground
7 min walk
Basketball
Playground
Travers Park
8 min walk
Basketball
Dog Park
Playground
Frank D. O' Conner Playground
10 min walk
Basketball
Playground
St. Michael's Playground
2 min drive
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Moore Homestead Playground
3 min drive
Basketball
Playground
Playground Ninety
4 min drive
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Doughboy Plaza
4 min drive
Dog Park
Trails
Playground
Gorman Playground
4 min drive
Basketball
Playground
Events
Big Bush Playground
4 min drive
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
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